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Robin Williams remembered

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The passing of 63-year-old Robin Williams has let the world in shock and wondering why this entertainment legend would take his own life. Reports indicated that Williams had been treated for depression.

Williams will be remembered for one thing above all: he knew how to make people laugh.

Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy (1978–1982), Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. His film career included such acclaimed films as The World According to Garp (1982), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), The Fisher King (1991), and Good Will Hunting (1997), as well as financial successes such as Popeye (1980), Hook (1991), Aladdin (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Night at the Museum (2006), and Happy Feet (2006). He also appeared in the video “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting. He also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.

Williams left a legacy of humor unparalleled. He will be missed by millions.

His family and friends were stunned to learn of his death and remain confused over the sudden and tragic loss. Several Hollywood celebrity sites have reported that law enforcement has been told that he had “depression issues....